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We let ourselves down a lot out there, admits captain Lake

WALES captain Dewi Lake was critical of his side’s performance. He said: “There were massive parts of that game in which we let ourselves down. “We’ve got to be better in the lineout as we would have liked to have…

Published: Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 3:59 AM
We let ourselves down a lot out there, admits captain Lake
Key Things to Know
  • Wales captain Dewi Lake admitted the squad let themselves down during their recent match.
  • Lake noted Wales struggled at the lineout and failed to establish their driving maul.
  • Head coach Steve Tandy agreed with Lake, describing Wales' overall play as clunky.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Wales captain Dewi Lake criticized his team's performance, admitting they let themselves down in substantial parts of their recent international match. Lake specifically highlighted difficulties with the lineout, noting that his team struggled to get their driving maul moving against their opponents' strong defensive setup.

Wales head coach Steve Tandy agreed with the skipper's assessment, describing the team's display as clunky. Tandy noted that Wales needed to be far more clinical and ruthless to gain rewards against an effective opposition.

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